We’ve been spending a lot of time, in recent weeks, test-driving a variety of new electric vehicles, and it doesn’t take long to realize how even the most minor things can impact your range – the battery equivalent of fuel economy.

Sure, you don’t have to worry about turning on your heater in a conventionally-powered automobile, something that can cut range by as much as half in a battery car during a cold Michigan winter. But our sojourns nonetheless underscored how simple driving behaviors, like lightening our admittedly leaden foot, can significantly improve energy efficiency, whether you’re driving on gas, diesel, battery or, for that matter, any other form of power.

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So, as we head into the cold season, here are an assortment of ways to improve your mileage, or range. Yes, a few of these tips will require spending a couple bucks, but the payoff will be almost immediate – and often will deliver improved performance as well as increased fuel economy.

Some of the easiest ways to improve mileage simply require you to think about how you’re driving: